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Trump’s Gaza deal: Peace plan or power play?

WATCH: “The Quad” with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

Is Trump about to end the Gaza war? Or is his so-called “peace plan” just another media stunt?

Israeli innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum is joined by human-rights activist and journalist Emily Schrader, Chochmat Nashim founder Shoshana Keats-Jaskoll, and senior contributing editor at JNS and “Israel Undiplomatic” host Ruthie Blum to break down the biggest developments shaking Israel and the Middle East.

The show opens with Trump’s dramatic 21-point proposal, a deal said to include a release of the remaining hostages; the demilitarization of Gaza; and political restructuring backed by Qatar. But is Hamas really on board? And can Israel afford to trust anyone at the table? The hosts debate whether this is a historic turning point or just another illusion.

Also on the table: Netanyahu’s Sept. 26 speech at the United Nations. While powerful in tone, the panel blasts Israel’s years-long failure in public diplomacy, especially the delayed release of footage of the terrorist atrocities in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

From internal infighting in government ministries to Israel’s missed opportunities abroad, this is a candid look at the dysfunction behind the headlines. The panel also exposes antisemitism inside the United Kingdom’s National Health Service; slams Tucker Carlson’s “blood libel” Jesus comments; mocks the collapsing Gaza flotilla; and calls out the Western media’s silence on the genocide of Christians in Nigeria.

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum is a dynamic leader with a diverse career spanning law, diplomacy, nonprofit management, and innovation. Raised in Gibraltar and educated at Kings College, London, Fleur qualified as a barrister before pivoting to international development and advocacy. Her career highlights include serving as Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, co-founding the UAE-Israel Business Council, and being appointed Israel’s Special Envoy for Innovation.
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